The Monkey and the Crab
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📖 SYNOPSIS
"Nihon Mukashibanashi: Saru Kani" presents the traditional Japanese folktale of the crab and the monkey. The story begins with the crab and the monkey each finding something of value: a rice ball for the crab and an apricot seed for the monkey. The monkey, uninterested in the seed, trades it to the crab for the rice ball. The crab plants and cares for the seed, which grows into a tall tree laden with apricots. The crab, unable to reach the fruit, asks the monkey for assistance. This sets the stage for a conflict, highlighting themes of fairness, generosity, and the potential for negative consequences when greed takes hold. The narrative focuses on the characters' interactions and the unfolding of their contrasting fortunes.
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Saru
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Start Date
1972-01-01
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Episodes
1
Type
Movie
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